Chapter 894: The Three-Way Duel
Chapter 894: The Three-Way Duel
"How did you find out?!" The two professors were shocked.
Tenma and his friends exchanged puzzled glances.
"Teacher, this isn't really a secret anymore," Tenma scratched his head.
Marudome Shou: "It's already spread throughout the Academy, everyone's talking about it."
The two instructors instantly turned to stone.
The news had spread, and everyone was discussing it. Suddenly, they felt like they had been exposed, and the entire school was watching.
The two, who were originally arch-rivals, now resembled brothers in adversity. In an instant, they tightly embraced each other and burst into tears.
"I'm finally going to pack up and leave, Kouronosu!" Kouronosu wailed.
"How will I explain this to Josephine when I return, Napoleon?" Napoleon also cried out.
Kouronosu: "And there's still twenty-six years of mortgage left to pay, Kouronosu!"
The more they talked, the more heartbroken they became, wailing in agony.
In the midst of their intense crying, they caught sight of Yuuugen and Jimu, who were also passing by behind Tenma and the others. Kouronosu suddenly seemed to realize something and stopped crying.
"Hmm? Yuuugen, and who's this?"
Jimu politely greeted them, "Jimu. I'm a representative from the Duel Academy Southern Branch."
"Oh, so you're Jimu," Kouronosu nodded, then looked at the two with confusion, "What are you two..."
"Oh," Jimu spoke frankly, "Last night, I challenged Mr. Yuuugen without knowing my place, and then... ahaha, I was taught a lesson."
However, he said he saw my potential and invited me to join his lab for future development. We're on our way there now."
Professor Napoleon had also stopped crying, seemingly enlightened by this revelation, his eyes lit up.
Yuuugen's Laboratory
The two instructors exchanged a glance.
They both knew that this was the most unique institution within the Academy. Originally a student club, it had now surpassed the main campus in prominence due to the Academy's strong support, the involvement of cutting-edge experts, and the financial backing of large corporations and conglomerates.
It was rumored that the salaries within the department were comparable to those of designers at International Fantasy, far surpassing those of the Academy's professors.
For the two who had just been fired, Yuuugen was like a lifeline right within their grasp!
After exchanging glances, Kouronosu took the lead.
The greedy face showed a smile of appeasement, rubbing his hands together, and said with a grin, "Well, Yuuugen, you see... I've always treated you well, haven't I?"
The sudden twist left everyone present stunned, momentarily unable to process the change in direction.
To be fair, Yuuugen did remember Kouronosu's kindness. Although the instructor had been discriminatory towards underperforming students, vain, and somewhat extreme, his behavior was only directed at the underachievers.
For outstanding students, he would go all out to educate and assist them. As long as your scores were high enough, he'd even praise you for slapping him.
However, Yuuugen smiled playfully, "Hmm, is that so? I can't quite recall."
Kouronosu was anxious, "Yuuugen, you can't just leave me to die! Or at least give me a chance to intern at your department! I have extensive experience!
For you, it might be a simple task, but for me, it's a life-changing opportunity, Kouronosu!"
Napoleon: "That's right! I'm in the same boat! If you won't give Kouronosu a chance, at least give me one, please!"
The onlookers were left speechless.
Instructors asking students for a chance was probably an unprecedented event since the founding of the Duel Academy. However, the instructors had clearly decided that their livelihood was more important than their dignity, and at this moment, their fate for the rest of their lives rested in Yuuugen's hands.
No, or to be more precise, if this plan succeeds, their dismissal might even be a blessing in disguise. Once they board Yuugen's ship, their future could soar, and their status might surpass their current one!
"The two professors look so pitiful," Touka glanced at Yuugen, "Yuugen, why not give them a chance?"
Yuugen rested his chin on his hand.
He was indeed interested in Professor Kouronosu's Antique G_skills Gear Deck, as he was aware of the deck's future enhancements. The real cards and the anime had significant differences, and the deck had development potential.
However, as for Instructor Napoleon, in the setting, he and Kouronosu were portrayed as equally experienced and skilled in dueling, which was why they were depicted as arch-rivals. But unfortunately, this character made his anime debut late and was written off early, resulting in minimal screen time. He didn't even have a real card deck, so there wasn't much potential.
Of course, Yuugen wasn't ungrateful. He still remembered the help the teacher had given him when he enrolled. He would definitely give them a chance.
"Alright," Yuugen said, "But our lab has strict admission criteria now. Every month, many people from various fields want to join. Even I can't casually open the back door.
Yuugen brought out his Duel Disk.
"Why not duel here instead of a formal interview and review?"
Napoleon and Kouronosu's faces turned pale instantly.
Duel?
Against Sarlacc?
Oh no.
The two professors suddenly felt like this was an indirect rejection, and before that, they would have to endure a torturous duel.
"To save time, why don't the two of you duel together? What do you say?"
A single word, a single draw, a single inner thought, a single look, a single book, a single bar, a single glance!
Upon hearing this, a glimmer of hope rekindled in their eyes, which had been as lifeless as ashes.
Duel together?
That sounded promising.
They had no chance in a one-on-one duel, but could they possibly lose in a two-on-one?
"Great! You have my word!" Kouronosu quickly agreed, as if afraid Yuugen would change his mind.
The onlookers also revealed their eager anticipation.
"Oh, it seems like things are getting interesting!" Touka exclaimed.
The two professors took their positions, with Kouronosu on the left and Napoleon on the right, while Yuugen stood across from them, forming a triangle.
"Duel!" x3
[Yuugen, LP 4000]
[Kouronosu, LP 4000]
[Napoleon, LP 4000]
"In this Triangular Duel using Chaos Mode, you each have 4000 Life Points, but you cannot share the Field Cemetery," Yuugen explained.
In other words, they were not considered a team but as individual players.
This meant they had double the resources and double the turns compared to Yuugen, giving them a significant advantage.
Touka laughed, "Yuugen, you're quite confident."
"I'll start first and draw!"
Kouronosu took the first turn.
He braced himself.
This duel would determine their future careers; it was no exaggeration to call it a turning point in their lives. They couldn't afford to lose this duel!
"I activate the Spell Card 'Magnet Summon Circle LV2'!" Kouronosu declared, "Special Summon a Machine-Type monster with 2 or fewer stars from my hand!
The monster I'll Special Summon is this card."
He played another card from his hand.
"Come forth! Antique G_skills Gear!"
(End of Chapter)
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